In addition to fortifying women with more choices and freedoms in areas like education, healthcare and nutrition, I think that one of the most powerful ways to expedite "a better future for all" is to give women greater economic freedom and opportunities.

It's estimated that there are more than 4000 homeless youth in NYC -- but at present, there are only 400 beds available for this population. 100 percent of the proceeds from Shred of Hope will go directly to the Ali Forney Center, the largest organization helping homeless LGBTQ youth.

Terry Miller, who made mis modeling debut this week (and in swimwear no less), talked to us over at The Underwear Expert about his experience posing for the shoot and his recent Washington marriage to long-time partner Dan Savage.

Burn Notice makes Miami look good. And the production has been nothing but ingratiating to the city and its desires. To send them packing because of backward city politics wouldn't just be an embarrassment to Miami. It would be a travesty and an injustice.